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== Description<br>  ==
== Description<br>  ==


This treatment approach combines massage,<ref>Ekerholt K, Bergland A. Massage as interaction and a source of information. Advances in physiotherapy. 2006 Jan 1;8(3):137-44.</ref> balance exercises and relaxation. It is popular in Scandinavian countries and has been established to aid in the relief of pain as well as psychosomatic disorders.<ref name=":0">Dragesund T, Kvåle A. Study protocol for Norwegian Psychomotor Physiotherapy versus Cognitive Patient Education in combination with active individualized physiotherapy in patients with long-lasting musculoskeletal pain–a randomized controlled trial. BMC musculoskeletal disorders. 2016 Dec;17(1):1-9.</ref>
. It is popular in Scandinavian countries and has been established to aid in the relief of pain as well as psychosomatic disorders.<ref name=":0">Dragesund T, Kvåle A. Study protocol for Norwegian Psychomotor Physiotherapy versus Cognitive Patient Education in combination with active individualized physiotherapy in patients with long-lasting musculoskeletal pain–a randomized controlled trial. BMC musculoskeletal disorders. 2016 Dec;17(1):1-9.</ref>
{{#ev:youtube|PDz6jwXd6zo}}<ref> Faggruppen for psykomotorisk fysioterapi
{{#ev:youtube|PDz6jwXd6zo}}<ref> Faggruppen for psykomotorisk fysioterapi
. Informational video about Norwegian Psychomotor Physiotherapy. Available from: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PDz6jwXd6zo [last accessed 18/11/2021]</ref>
. Informational video about Norwegian Psychomotor Physiotherapy. Available from: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PDz6jwXd6zo [last accessed 18/11/2021]</ref>
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Based on the premise that stress resulting from physical, psychological and social situations  may have effects on the body. Affecting muscle tension, breathing, posture, flexibility, balance, and movements.<ref name=":0" /> During assessment and treatment,  all these elements are considered in order to achieve effective management.  
Based on the premise that stress resulting from physical, psychological and social situations  may have effects on the body. Affecting muscle tension, breathing, posture, flexibility, balance, and movements.<ref name=":0" /> During assessment and treatment,  all these elements are considered in order to achieve effective management.  


Also known as Norwegian Psychomotor Physiotherapy. It was formed by Aadel Bülow-Hansen (1906–2001); a physiotherapist and  Trygve Braatøy (1904–1953); a psychiatrist in the late 1940s.<br>  
Also known as Norwegian Psychomotor Physiotherapy. It was formed by Aadel Bülow-Hansen (1906–2001); a physiotherapist and  Trygve Braatøy (1904–1953); a psychiatrist in the late 1940s.
 
Evidence has shown improved quality of life within 6months of psychomotor physiotherapy and overall improvement in subjective health complaints such as; depression, insomnia, and fatigue after 12 months<ref name=":2">Breitve MH, Hynninen MJ, Kvåle A. The effect of psychomotor physical therapy on subjective health complaints and psychological symptoms. Physiotherapy research international. 2010 Dec;15(4):212-21.</ref>.
 
No standardized procedure exists for this treatment<ref name=":2" />. This treatment approach combines massage,<ref>Ekerholt K, Bergland A. Massage as interaction and a source of information. Advances in physiotherapy. 2006 Jan 1;8(3):137-44.</ref> balance exercises, active exercises, and relaxation to normalize respiration, aid muscular control and awareness of mind-body interaction<ref name=":3">Bunkan BH. Psykomotorisk fysioterapi–prinsipper og retningslinjer. Tidsskrift for Den norske legeforening. 2001 Oct 10.</ref>. The Psychomotor physiotherapist is able to use tools within the theoretical model of this approach in the management of the patient based on a proper assessment<ref name=":2" />.


== Indication<br>  ==
== Indication<br>  ==
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Chronic pain<ref name=":1">Bergland A, Olsen CF, Ekerholt K. The effect of psychomotor physical therapy on health‐related quality of life, pain, coping, self‐esteem, and social support. Physiotherapy Research International. 2018 Oct;23(4):e1723.</ref>
Chronic pain<ref name=":1">Bergland A, Olsen CF, Ekerholt K. The effect of psychomotor physical therapy on health‐related quality of life, pain, coping, self‐esteem, and social support. Physiotherapy Research International. 2018 Oct;23(4):e1723.</ref>


Psychological symptoms <ref name=":1" /><br>  
Psychological symptoms <ref name=":1" />
 
Migraine,
 
Dizziness,
 
Anorexia nervosa,
 
Bronchial asthma
 
Dysmenorrhoea
 
Essential high blood pressure<ref name=":3" /><br>  


== Clinical Presentation  ==
== Clinical Presentation  ==


add text here relating to the clinical presentation of the condition, including pre- and post- intervention assessment measures.&nbsp;
Subjective health complaints<ref>Eriksen HR, Ursin H. Sensitization and subjective health complaints. Scandinavian journal of psychology. 2002 Apr;43(2):189-96.</ref>: Absence of objective findings to corroborate patient's symptoms<ref name=":2" />.  


== Resources  ==
== Resources  ==

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Description
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. It is popular in Scandinavian countries and has been established to aid in the relief of pain as well as psychosomatic disorders.[1]

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Based on the premise that stress resulting from physical, psychological and social situations may have effects on the body. Affecting muscle tension, breathing, posture, flexibility, balance, and movements.[1] During assessment and treatment, all these elements are considered in order to achieve effective management.

Also known as Norwegian Psychomotor Physiotherapy. It was formed by Aadel Bülow-Hansen (1906–2001); a physiotherapist and Trygve Braatøy (1904–1953); a psychiatrist in the late 1940s.

Evidence has shown improved quality of life within 6months of psychomotor physiotherapy and overall improvement in subjective health complaints such as; depression, insomnia, and fatigue after 12 months[3].

No standardized procedure exists for this treatment[3]. This treatment approach combines massage,[4] balance exercises, active exercises, and relaxation to normalize respiration, aid muscular control and awareness of mind-body interaction[5]. The Psychomotor physiotherapist is able to use tools within the theoretical model of this approach in the management of the patient based on a proper assessment[3].

Indication
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Chronic pain[6]

Psychological symptoms [6]

Migraine,

Dizziness,

Anorexia nervosa,

Bronchial asthma

Dysmenorrhoea

Essential high blood pressure[5]

Clinical Presentation[edit | edit source]

Subjective health complaints[7]: Absence of objective findings to corroborate patient's symptoms[3].

Resources[edit | edit source]

add appropriate resources here, including text links or content demonstrating the intervention or technique

References[edit | edit source]

  1. 1.0 1.1 Dragesund T, Kvåle A. Study protocol for Norwegian Psychomotor Physiotherapy versus Cognitive Patient Education in combination with active individualized physiotherapy in patients with long-lasting musculoskeletal pain–a randomized controlled trial. BMC musculoskeletal disorders. 2016 Dec;17(1):1-9.
  2. Faggruppen for psykomotorisk fysioterapi . Informational video about Norwegian Psychomotor Physiotherapy. Available from: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PDz6jwXd6zo [last accessed 18/11/2021]
  3. 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 Breitve MH, Hynninen MJ, Kvåle A. The effect of psychomotor physical therapy on subjective health complaints and psychological symptoms. Physiotherapy research international. 2010 Dec;15(4):212-21.
  4. Ekerholt K, Bergland A. Massage as interaction and a source of information. Advances in physiotherapy. 2006 Jan 1;8(3):137-44.
  5. 5.0 5.1 Bunkan BH. Psykomotorisk fysioterapi–prinsipper og retningslinjer. Tidsskrift for Den norske legeforening. 2001 Oct 10.
  6. 6.0 6.1 Bergland A, Olsen CF, Ekerholt K. The effect of psychomotor physical therapy on health‐related quality of life, pain, coping, self‐esteem, and social support. Physiotherapy Research International. 2018 Oct;23(4):e1723.
  7. Eriksen HR, Ursin H. Sensitization and subjective health complaints. Scandinavian journal of psychology. 2002 Apr;43(2):189-96.